Welch Allyn Connex IWS, Directions For Use Manual

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• Duration of use
• Patient's size and weight
4. Connect the sampling line to the monitor.
a. Slide open the door that protects the sampling line port on the monitor.
b. Connect the sampling line.
Note
The CO2 pump starts as soon as the pump sensor
recognizes the sampling line. This can occur before you
completely connect the sampling line.
c. Turn the connector completely to the right until tight.
An etCO2 sampling line dialog appears on the screen to reinforce this instruction
(unless the dialog is disabled in Advanced settings).
WARNING You must connect the sampling line correctly.
Ensure that the connector is tight to accurately monitor CO2.
WARNING Cross-contamination and nosocomial infection
risk. The CO2 sampling exhaust port, located just below the
sampling line connection port, is for respiratory exhaust only.
Maintain an open breathing circuit by leaving this port open
to vent respiratory gases. Do not attach tubing or reconnect
it in any way to the patient's breathing circuit.
Note This secure connection prevents gases from leaking at the
connection point during measurement and is essential to
ensure accurate measurements.
5. If the etCO2 sampling line dialog appears on your screen, watch the animation and
confirm that you have connected the sampling line correctly, then touch
OK
to
dismiss the dialog.
6. Verify that you are using the Continuous Monitoring profile.
Note If "Allow profile change" is enabled in Advanced settings, the
device attempts to shift automatically to the Continuous
Monitoring profile when you connect the sensor cable.
Directions for use Patient monitoring 125